Lower back pain may make it challenging to work, stay active, and even get a restful night's sleep. How to sleep with lower back pain is a common question that many people ask. If you're struggling with this issue, you're…
Lumbago, also known as lower back pain, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pain, stiffness, and discomfort in the lower back region, which can vary in intensity and duration. Although lumbago can…
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve becomes compressed or irritated, resulting in pain, discomfort, and other symptoms. It may occur anywhere along the spine but most commonly occurs in the neck and lower back. This is because these areas…
Founder of The Spine Pro, Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, was featured in a Forbes article outlining the best weightlifting shoes for men that offer unrivaled squat support. Unlike running sneakers, weightlifting shoes are designed with a wider fit. This allows…
A bulging disc is a condition in which the soft tissue of the disc, located between the vertebrae in the spine, pushes out beyond its normal boundaries. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves and cause pain, numbness, and…
Spinal stenosis is a condition classified by the narrowing of the spine. When your spinal canal is too narrow, it can compress the spinal cord and nerves, leading to a number of uncomfortable and painful symptoms. At The Spine Pro,…
There are many doctors who dedicate their lives to the well-being of others, but few have achieved the level of recognition Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, has earned for his outstanding contributions to spine health and treatment. For ten consecutive years,…
Have you ever felt a tightness in your back or neck that just won’t go away? You may be feeling what are known as knots. These knots, also referred to as “muscle knots” or “trigger points,” are areas of tension…
Spinal stenosis describes narrowing in the spinal canal, often creating pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. While some people may be born with a narrow spinal column (congenital spinal stenosis), the condition is most often acquired with age.…
Having back pain as a result of not being able to use the restroom is more common than you think. Constipation may cause discomfort in a variety of ways, and unfortunately, back pain is one of them. Constipation is defined…
